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The 4WD bible. This book explains how 4WDs work and how to drive them offroad. Written by renowned Australian 4WD journalist Robert Pepper this book explains: 

• How 4WDs work – what offroad drivers need to know; tyres, wheels, suspension, transmissions , gearing, electronic driving aids and more.
• Driving Techniques – every terrain covered in detail including rocks, hills, snow, water and sand, and some not usually covered in similar books such as desert driving, economy driving and bitumen.
• Softroaders – a chapter is devoted to softroaders and examples are used throughout the book.
• Recovery – comprehensive recovery guide including a detailed discussion of winching techniques and an explanation of recovery loads.
• Accessories & modifications – touring modifications and accessories listed, explained and prioritised.
• Navigation & communication - detailed information on navigation with and without GPS, distress beacons, UHF radios and satphones.
• Modern vehicles – the book has a special emphasis on modern vehicles, covering throughout and in a dedicated chapter electronic driving aids such as traction and stability control, descent systems, adaptive gearboxes and more.
• Environment – dedicated chapter plus specific pointers at the end of each Driving Technique.

Illustrated in full colour, the photographs are a mix of both inspirational trip shots from around Australia and practical images highlighting various aspects covered in the book. Written in 2010, the book covers the latest vehicles and accessories.